Mandy-Leigh Samaria

Mrs Mandy-Leigh Samaria Van Aswegen

Registered Counselor

“I completed my Bpsych (Hons) at SACAP (South African College of Applied Psychology) where I trained at various placements, JPCCC (Johannesburg Parent and Child Counselling Centre), Fight with Insight, SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group).”

About Me

As a Registered Counselor, I help individuals and families navigate life's challenges. My B.Psych training included placements at JPCCC, Fight with Insight, and SADAG. This diverse experience built a strong foundation for supporting parents, youth, and those managing anxiety. I offer a supportive space to explore your feelings and develop practical ways forward. You'll find a grounded approach to help you gain clarity and build resilience.

Approach

That grounded approach shapes how I work with you, keeping sessions steady and focused so we can untangle difficult feelings and practical problems together. In my Wellington practice and online, in Afrikaans or English, we set clear, manageable steps during sessions and use brief check-ins between meetings when helpful to track progress. The work often blends gentle pacing with targeted techniques to regulate overwhelm and rebuild routines after loss, trauma or conflict. This way of working suits parents, young people and adults seeking clarity and calmer days.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Brain Working Recursive Therapy

    A therapy that works with the brain's natural response patterns to change unwanted reactions before they reach conscious awareness.

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    Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

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    Crisis Counseling

    Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.

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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Families
  • •Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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    Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

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    Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Qualifications

SACAP

Registrations

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Registered Counsellor

Service Area

Online from South Africa

In-person & Online

Drakenstein, Western Cape

South Africa